I think it shows that a person can be self aware while also allowing people to come to terms with flaws about themselves.

I do this all the time. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes I get questions.

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I also was once in a state where I beat up on myself, but I am not that way anymore. I engage in self-deprecating humor all the time, so I understand what you mean about the difference.

One perpetual source of misunderstanding is the absence of vocal inflection and facial expressions when we post. Add to that the fact that we read posts from people we don't know well, and the result is that our intention and tone will often be taken the wrong way online.

Exactly! To me, self deprecating humour is really honesty and confidence. It also serves to display humility and sharing of truth that builds bonds.

I find that people with self depreciating humor are fun to be around. They're not hung up on trying to impress. They're just being real, which makes it easier for me to be real.
If you can laugh at yourself it shows you have confidence in yourself.

I use self deprecating humour all the time!
Not out of dislike of myself.
I stsrted doing it with my OCD and actually making jokes about it made it easier.

In his time, Rodney Dangerfield ("I don't get no respect") was to many the king of self-deprecating humor. It's great schtik, especially for us who can relate.

I'm the same way. I love self deprecating humor in general lol

Same

Thank you for posting this.

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Anybody who doesn’t see that they themselves are funny has not been paying attention.